Police were called to the scene where a car and horse and cart collided at the A2016 Eastern Way

The driver of the car, a 30-year-old man, has since been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.

The horse involved in the crash also had to be put down.

Met Police are now investigating.

A spokesperson said: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 08:45hrs on Saturday, 28 July to the A2016 Eastern Way to a report of a road traffic collision involving a car, and a man with a horse and cart."

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Officers from the Met's Roads and Transport Policing Command (RTPC) are leading the investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or may have dash-cam footage, has been asked to come forward.

If you have information that could assist the investigation, please call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) based at Catford Garage on 0208 285 1574, quoting CAD 2164/28JUL, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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